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Sauland, Norway

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292 ft Elevation 89 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Sauland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates59.6161°N, 8.9376°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 127 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 138 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 72 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 146 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 116 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 129 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 138 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 101 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 99 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 136 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 135 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 65 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 94 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 139 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 115 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 147 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 103 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 95 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 145 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Sauland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").

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